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Orelus Family History

Orelus Surname Meaning

Haitian: from an altered form of the Latin personal name Aurelius (see Aurelio). Compare Dorelus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Orelus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orelus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orelus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orelus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orelus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Orelus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orelus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Orelus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Orelus. For the veterans among your Orelus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orelus lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1995, in the United States, Orelus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Orelus in 1994 was 91, and 38 in 1995.

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